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Old 04-14-2008, 12:37 AM
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I narrowed my purchase down between the two tires (315/35/17). Nitto 555r and BFG g-force KD. I've researched them long enough and found enough opinions to say that the Nittos hook better (thats what i really want). BUT... I LOVE how big the BFGs look! 12.6 surface compared to 12.13 surface of the nittos. I'm all stats right now. Does anyone have any comparison pictures of the 315s? Or at least make me feel better about buying nittos? I can;t get the BFGs off my head.. they are my backround on my comp right now lol....
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BFG!

Nitto 555R 315 look too small on 11" wide wheel...Also, I think the BFG hook better....
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I had the Nitto 555R on my 11's. They were about the same width as the BFG KDW 285/40/17's that were on my 9" wide 35th wheels.
Also, I laid the wheel down and dropped it the last few inches as not to smash my fingers and the lip on the inside of the wheel hit the garage floor!
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My experience... https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...720&highlight=

But bottom line is, the nittos hook
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Good luck finding the KD . . . BFG discontinued them.

I'd buy Goodyear GS-D3's
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BFG!

Nitto 555R 315 look too small on 11" wide wheel...Also, I think the BFG hook better....
ditto and dude the gforces grip ****** well, it's not like the nitto's blow them out of the water...
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I run nitto's on the street and BFG's in the warmer months. IMHO, anything BFG will bitchslap a nitto.
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This is exactly what I want to hear! BFGs are a great brand and I just wanted them to be close to the traction of the nittos. With your opinions I am going to buy the BFGs tonight. They look sick, cant wait!
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The only thing I don't like about the BFG drag radials is that they do not have much tread life. But I barely drive my car so it doesnt matter to me. (2000 miles on it in 6 months. )
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which is a better tires?? The KD or g-force super sports??? or maybe good years GS-D3??

I am about to buy some can not figure which ones though..




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